Dr Kristen McElveen graduated from Portland's National College of Natural Medicine in June 2007. After taking her board exams in August 2007, she found out she was chosen for a first-year residency at the college, which was her first choice for her career post-education! She then practiced at the various NCNM clinics around town on both teaching and private shifts and went on to continue as a second year resident at NCNM. In the fall of 2009, she decided to move back to the east coast to be near family and friends and to enjoy the Maine way of life. Dr McElveen is very excited to grow her practice here in Maine and hopes that she can do her part to bring naturopathic medicine to the forefront of New England healthcare. In 2010, Dr McElveen has introduced the First & Last Friday Program, providing low-cost naturopathic healthcare to those who may not be able to afford it. 

Dr K's Mission Statement

 I vow to educate people to whole health and well-being using any naturopathic modality that fits their needs and lifestyles. Through speaking, teaching, volunteering and setting an example in my community, I will do my best to provide a resource for wellness to all populations.

Bare Medicine

Bare Medicine was a name Dr K thought of when she first entered medical school in 2002. She had always loved the Native American story of Medicine Bear and that combined with the bare-boned, nature-as-medicine art of naturopathic medicine bore the name of her practice! Bare Medicine started as a few private shifts here and there between her busy residency schedules and now is a thriving new practice in the lovely state of Maine.

Who is Dr McElveen?

Dr McElveen grew up in Clearwater, FL, far away from the lifestyle of natural medicine. She was always drawn to medicine, but nothing really felt right. After graduating from Countryside High School, she tried several different majors in undergraduate school - psychology, computer science, even music. Finally, she took a break and traveled around the country, settling in Port Townsend, WA. It was here that she found out about naturopathic medicine while doing computer work for a local naturopath. This inspired her to go back to undergraduate school, this time in Atlanta, GA, and get her biology degree, fulfilling all of her prerequisites for naturopathic medical school. In September of 2002, she began her tenure at NCNM.

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